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OPERATION: TALON STRIKE

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Situation:

The recent test of North Korean nuclear capabilities and long range ballistic missiles have the world on their toes. Early this morning, a secret meeting was held by several major countries affected by North Korea having ballistic missiles capabilities; Japan, South Korea and the United states. It was decided that a small special operations contingent will deploy to the East Sea via submarine.   Upon notification, the team will deploy from the submarine and move to a small cove west of the village of Tongch’ang-dong, then move to the test/launch facility (to the southwest of the village).

Objective:

The small Special Operations team will execute a clandestine water and land insertion, observe the launch facility, and render the motor test sit unusable.

Insertion:

Conduct submarine lock-out one mile off the coast and swim to the beach where satellite imagery shows no activity. After hiding swim gear, run one mile to a high ridge overlooking the launch facility.

Actions At Objective:

Phase I

Climb back side of the ridge and lay up approximately 500 meters from the facility.   Find good cover and await radio confirmation that all is quiet.  Stay there no longer than 3 minutes to take pictures.

Phase II

Travel the 3.5 miles south over rugged terrain to the rocket motor test facility. Cut though fence and set charges to disable test capabilities.

Extraction:

Move at a fast but controlled pace back to the beach and jock up for the swim back to the submarine.

FMP WORKOUT

Insertion:

  • Swim 2000 yards – Combat Swimmer Side Stroke with fins
  • Run 1 mile

Actions At Objective:

Phase I:

5 Rounds of:
  • 10 Lunges
  • 10 Squats
Phase II:

50-35-20
  • Push ups
  • sit ups
Extraction:
  • Run 4.5 miles
  • Swim 2000 yards – Combat Swimmer Side Stroke with fins
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Notes:

This mission was provided by Travis Price

Mission is fictitious.

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This workout is for elite athletes.

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Basic Training

Brass Ring Cycle

Jun 20, 2009 | Categories: All Entries, Full Mission Profile | 9 Comments »

OPERATION: MENDING BRIDGES

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Situation:

It is widely known that Taliban cells have aggressively targeted NATO and US Military travel routes with improvised explosive devices (IEDs). In general, due to the armored equipment now in use, damages have been minimized. As a result, Taliban forces have sought out larger targets to disrupt the flow of transportation.

Due to a heightened awareness of the enemy’s intentions to cause breakdowns in movement, Military intelligence has been watching closely for any indications of activity. As of 2230 last night, that increase in alertness paid off.

Taliban forces have rigged an important bridge with an unknown amount of explosives, and what is thought to be a pressure sensor in the middle of the bridge to function as a detonator. There may be other detonation sources. A precursory look at the explosive chain shows that it is fairly rudimentary and can be safely removed.

The entire area around the bridge is secure.

Objective:

Make safe and remove explosives. Once explosives are removed, safely blow all ordinance.

Insertion:

EOD team will free fall into area and proceed to bridge on foot under heavy packs. At approximately 2 kilometers from bridge, team will transition to diving equipment and swim remaining distance to bridge.

Actions at the Objective:

Once at the base of the bridge, and still underwater, inspect and remove charges. Once all charges are removed underwater, team will transition to harness and climbing equipment and ascend bridge from bottom to top, removing charges along the way.

Extraction:

Upon reaching the top of the bridge, team will radio for helo pick up. All explosives, including chain and detonator will be safely disposed of approximately 1 kilometer from bridge, where helo will rendezvous with team.

Timeline:

Although the area is secure, this is enemy territory. Once the actions at the objective have begun, the entire operation should not exceed 35 minutes.

FMP WORKOUT

Insertion

Rucksack Run 1 mile (50lbs)

Swim 2000 Yards or Meters

Actions at the Objective - Start Timeline (35 minutes)

50 – 35 – 20

  • Pull Ups
  • Push Ups
  • Sit Ups
  • Box Jumps
  • Thrusters (65lbs)

Extraction

Rucksack Run 1 Mile (50lbs)

Notes:

Work fast, but remember that when dealing with explosives it’s more important to do it right. Use perfect form on your exercises.

Mission is fictitious.

- Warning -

This workout is for elite athletes.

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Basic Training

Brass Ring Cycle

Jun 06, 2009 | Categories: All Entries, Full Mission Profile | 2 Comments »